Tech Command Investing
Tech Command Investing
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Welcome to Tech Command Investing, your go-to podcast for insights into the cutting-edge world of space technology, defence strategies, and cyber security. Hosted by Alain Gavin, a seasoned expert in deep-tech investments and disruptive technology, we delve into the transformative role of satellite communications (satcoms) in global security.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics including the vulnerabilities of satellite communications, cyber warfare, the role of AI in security, and the evolution of defence technologies. For example, it discusses the risks of cyber attacks on satellite networks in the episode 'Hacking Space: The Cyber Wars No One Talks About,' and explores dual-use satellite technology for military applications with Chris Moore in 'Satcoms in Dual-Use and Defence.'
Welcome to Tech Command Investing — the podcast decoding the technologies that will define national power in the decade ahead. From innovation in space, defence, and cybersecurity to the dual-use breakthroughs reshaping geopolitics, host Alain Gavin explores how sovereigns, strategics, and venture investors are backing the founders building tomorrow’s critical systems. Whether you’re a policymaker, funder, or operator, this is where frontier technology meets national strategy.
The new frontline of warfare isn’t on the ground—it’s in the narrative. In a world saturated with information, the most potent weapon is the ability to shape perception, poison data, and undermine reality itself. From election interference to military strategy, the fight against coordinated disinformation is becoming one of the most critical security challenges of our time.In this episode of Tech Command Investing, host Alain Gavin is joined by Ksenia Iliuk founder and CEO of Let's Data, a pioneering startup at the intersection of AI and national security.
Drawing from her personal experience on the frontlines of Russia’s decades-long information war in Ukraine, Ksenia reveals why the West is still struggling to grasp the nature of the threat.Ksenia argues that we must stop treating disinformation as a content problem about ”fake news” and recognize it for what it is: a security and defense operation. This isn't about freedom of speech; it's about identifying the crime.
This conversation unpacks the new operational realities of this unseen war, from detecting military intent before kinetic operations begin to the emerging threat of AI model poisoning. We explore how hostile actors are weaponizing large language models and how Let's Data uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign impersonating OpenAI—a blind spot for even the most advanced tech companies.For strategic investors, we dive into the emerging market of disinformation security, what product-market fit looks like, and the distinct needs of commercial versus defense clients. With case studies on everything from the Romanian presidential election to the battlefields of Ukraine, this episode provides a playbook for understanding and countering the forces that seek to control our digital reality.
📊 Explore key figures and case studies from this episode:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cikylor3zx9moccrojv4n/AAaKR84562irfejPxuzrhOk?rlkey=3gk0lwpczttc97of862evcoo4&st=6w99hvpz&dl=0
📚 Additional resources and books mentioned in this episode:Active Measures:
The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare by Thomas Rid
This is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev
Cyber War by Richard A. Clarke
Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
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Tune in to understand why disinformation security is the new, essential sovereign capability for the 21st century.
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